•Mean trait levels are appropriate criteria for evaluating national stereotypes.•The Reference Group Effect has limited impact on culture mean scores.•The National Character Survey faithfully reflects beliefs about typical traits.•Collective behaviors may not reflect aggregate personality traits.•National character stereotypes are inaccurate for most traits and cultures.
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National character,Stereotypes,Five-Factor Model,Personality traits,Cross-cultural